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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.14, 795.22 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.14, 795.22 and 283.48 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.14 : 795.22 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.14/795.22 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.14x = 795.22 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.14x = 225,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,428.97/530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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